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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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